Job Title

　　4-H Grows Program Coordinator

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

　　Department

　　County Program Urban

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$3,390.00 monthly

　　Job Location

　　Dallas, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　Job Description Summary

　　The 4-H Grows Program Coordinator assists 4-H County Agent(s) with the planning and coordinating of day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities for the Dallas County 4-H Program – 4-H Grows to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding or other specifications. This is a salaried position and does not include overtime pay.

　　Essential Duties/Tasks

　　Assists 4-H County Agent (s) in scheduling, implementing, and sustaining the 4-H Grows work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates activities of program; determines priorities.

　　Assists 4-H County Agent (s) in ensuring the program delivery network meets the needs of the Dallas County youth and volunteers, reflects the objectives and intent of the 4-H Grows program or project, and meets applicable federal, state, and county guidelines.

　　Coordinates activities of the 4-H Grows program with interrelated activities of other 4-H and Extension programs, departments, or Extension staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications of the 4-H program.

　　Assists 4-H Agent(s) in evaluating the 4-H program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devises evaluation methodology and implements; analyzes results and recommends and/or takes appropriate action.

　　Writes, edits, and coordinates the development of promotional, educational, and training materials, newsletters, or brochures, as appropriate to the 4-H program.

　　Collects and analyzes data; prepares scheduled and special reports; maintains 4-H program records and statistical information.

　　Prepares grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the 4-H program.

　　Completes periodic reports, financial statements, and records on 4-H program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Management, Behavioral Science, or in a job-related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Two years of related experience.

　　Preferred Education and Experience:

　　Experience teaching in a public or private school.

　　Customer service experience.

　　Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Skilled in the use of standard software applications.

　　Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the public.

　　Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

　　Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Previous Knowledge or experience with the 4-H program.

　　Bilingual preferred, but not essential.

　　Other Requirements and Factors:

　　Off-business hours, weekends might be required.

　　Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to various work and training site locations is necessary.

　　Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have good driving record.

　　Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.

　　All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

　　Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

　　Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

　　Texas A&M AgriLife Research

　　College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

　　Texas A&M Forest Service

　　Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

　　Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

　　Prospective employee benefits

　　Retirement programs

　　Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

　　Strategic plan